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DizzyDrone
Profile Joined August 2010
Netherlands629 Posts
March 07 2011 13:07 GMT
#61
Not surprising that Ret heads back to Europe, he just seems to play SO MUCH better when he's in a comfertable environment, and clearly GSL wasn't the place for him. He'll do awesome in the upcoming tournaments!
Count9
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
China10928 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-07 13:18:41
March 07 2011 13:18 GMT
#62
Based on this draw, who do you hope to face in the rounds to come?
Tyler: Fruitdealer, MC, MVP, Nestea.

Lol, what a fucking hero, for the glory.
WArped
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom4845 Posts
March 07 2011 13:27 GMT
#63
Saw that coming from Ret, glad he is back here in Europe too. Looking forward to seeing him wreaking face!
cronican
Profile Joined February 2009
Canada424 Posts
March 07 2011 13:30 GMT
#64

Based on this draw, who do you hope to face in the rounds to come?
Tyler: Fruitdealer, MC, MVP, Nestea.


Could you imagine? Tyler would be a hero for all time.
hmunkey
Profile Joined August 2010
United Kingdom1973 Posts
March 07 2011 13:32 GMT
#65
IdrA, then Ret. At least we still have HayprO and GLaDe representing the swarm out there!
Rustug
Profile Joined October 2010
1488 Posts
March 07 2011 13:35 GMT
#66
I can only imagine how mentally draining competing for a place in code S must be. One chance per month and if you fail you get a couple of weeks to think about it (and an entire community reminding you of the missed opportunity). While in Europe and US you'll read about players competing and winning every weekend. Players you might consider beatable.
I have a lot of respect for those who try to compete in Korea, but I think no less of those who need a change of scenery.

As for the question stated in an earlier reply in this thread:
"Is Ret going back to Europe a surrender? Practice in Korea you would assume would be so much better..."

I think neither Ret (or idrA) have "surrendered". Knowing when to make tough decisions to further ones career and happiness is a skill that I find admirable.
Curious that we spend more time congratulating people who have succeeded than encouraging people who have not. 파이팅! ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ"
Liquid`Nazgul
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
22427 Posts
March 07 2011 13:40 GMT
#67
On March 07 2011 22:35 Rustug wrote:
I can only imagine how mentally draining competing for a place in code S must be. One chance per month and if you fail you get a couple of weeks to think about it (and an entire community reminding you of the missed opportunity). While in Europe and US you'll read about players competing and winning every weekend. Players you might consider beatable.
I have a lot of respect for those who try to compete in Korea, but I think no less of those who need a change of scenery.

As for the question stated in an earlier reply in this thread:
"Is Ret going back to Europe a surrender? Practice in Korea you would assume would be so much better..."

I think neither Ret (or idrA) have "surrendered". Knowing when to make tough decisions to further ones career and happiness is a skill that I find admirable.

Couldn't have said it better.
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Holgerius
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sweden16951 Posts
March 07 2011 13:51 GMT
#68
A bit sad but not at all suprised to see Ret move back. I think it's the right decision, but I also think Ret at his full potential could be one of the best candidates out of all foreigners to make a serious bid on the S-class GSL tourney. Would've wanted to see that.
I believe in the almighty Grötslev! -- I am never serious and you should never believe a thing I say. Including the previous sentence.
ccHaZaRd
Profile Joined February 2009
Canada1024 Posts
March 07 2011 13:58 GMT
#69
TLO and ret gonna rock the EU scene, luckily haypro stayed so they still have a nice 1t/1z/1p split in Korea
nukefly
Profile Joined January 2011
Germany7 Posts
March 07 2011 14:25 GMT
#70
TLOwange go tlo
Man is evil
TheDougler
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada8323 Posts
March 07 2011 14:27 GMT
#71
Wow, Nony actually is SUCH a baller. That´s awesome.
I root for Euro Zergs, NA Protoss* and Korean Terrans. (Any North American who has beat a Korean Pro as Protoss counts as NA Toss)
Scareb
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany173 Posts
March 07 2011 14:48 GMT
#72
i think HuK will lose against HaSu! Hasu has as solid PvP and he's from Germany!
PeaNuT_T
Profile Joined October 2010
Sweden326 Posts
March 07 2011 15:00 GMT
#73
5-6 hours doesnt sound like ret is really commiting to star2
iNcontrol, IdrA,Lz, Strifecro, Axslav, Machine, Demuslim! EG Fighting!!!~~
ptbl
Profile Joined January 2011
United States6074 Posts
March 07 2011 15:03 GMT
#74
On March 07 2011 21:10 Liquid`Jinro wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 07 2011 17:24 Elwar wrote:
I imagine at this stage the rest of Liquid wont be far behind in leaving Korea. There doesn't seem to be much of a point battling it out in one big competition stacked with the best players in the world, when there are more and more competitions overseas with much less threatening opponents. Not as much money for one monthly tournament, and not as prestigous, but far, far more likely to win a NASL or MLG than a GSL.

This is a bad thing for the watchability of the GSL but a great thing for the western scene, so overall I'm not too disappointed. I still hope GOM can get enough players to fill the foreign seeds every month and some new blood stays on in code S eventually.

Im never leaving.


I'm glad to hear that! I remember you mentioning that you were taking Korean classes. Any noticeable improvement?
Don't mind me
Crais
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada2136 Posts
March 07 2011 15:05 GMT
#75
Thanks for these!

Sad to see Ret leave Korea.
Although it will be good to see more of his games.
RIP MBC Game Hero
Mithriel
Profile Joined November 2010
Netherlands2969 Posts
March 07 2011 15:06 GMT
#76
Welcome back to the Netherlands ret!! Good luck with training here

Love the interviews, can't wait for tsl to start!
There is no shame in defeat so long as the spirit is unconquered. | Cheering for Maru, Innovation and MMA!
rastaban
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States2294 Posts
March 07 2011 15:06 GMT
#77
On March 07 2011 17:57 phyren wrote:
God, if Tyler could actually go through his side of the bracket taking out every single GSL champion, I would jizz my pants.

My thoughts exactly. That would be the greatest event ever. Tyler Fighting.
Tyler: "...damn it, that's StarCraft. Opening doors is what we do. Being the first to find food is the greatest pleasure a player can have!"
syllogism
Profile Joined September 2010
Finland5948 Posts
March 07 2011 15:11 GMT
#78
Didn't Ret make any friends in oGs? Asking because he didn't mention missing anyone besides the liquid crew.
naked
Profile Joined November 2010
United States39 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-07 15:31:10
March 07 2011 15:30 GMT
#79
On March 08 2011 00:11 syllogism wrote:
Didn't Ret make any friends in oGs? Asking because he didn't mention missing anyone besides the liquid crew.


Since one of his chief complaints was the language barrier, I'm guessing not really. It's hard to truly connect with someone that you can't speak with.

I'm curious why the TL players in Korea seem to be sick frequently. Is the house unsanitary, or is it just from the overcrowding? No sleep? Did someone bring a bug in and it worked through everyone? They should try to correct whatever it is. It's a shame that Ret, after practicing for months and moving across the globe, felt like he just didn't get done on a single day in part because he was sick.

Enervate
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1769 Posts
March 07 2011 15:52 GMT
#80
Sad that Ret left Korea but I'm happy for him since he seems happier.

Tyler gonna win TSL.
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